[LibFreeOrDie]

The family said his long life was down to his positive outlook and, until recently, a daily half glass of Guinness.

Guinness - the fountain of youth!

[steveo]

until recently, a daily half glass of Guinness.

So they cut off pop and he went up and died.

[GSlob]

"...his long life was down to his positive outlook and, until recently, a daily half glass of Guinness."
You see, if only he drank the whole glass, he'd be 222 by now.

[Pharmboy]

Every medical study done up til now has shown that the equivalent of 2 drinks/day (be it wine, beer or whiskey) adds years to life. Don't overdo it, but not drinking at all is a definite risk factor.